Vhuhwavho Nekhavhambe

Ms. Nekhavhambe’s research aims at exploring the lived experiences of abused men in heterosexual relationships in order to develop guidelines for support to male survivors of Intimate Partner Violence in Gauteng, South Africa. While in UCLA she will analyze data and co-author a manuscript, attend workshops and classes such as use of Qualitative software to analyze data, network with other students, attend health and trauma training. She will also present at international and local (South Africa) conference, write papers for publication. Her involvement in the UCLA/ Tirisano Program will encourage future collaborations between UCLA and University of South Africa.